Abstract This paper examines the bouncing cosmology in $f(\mathbb{Q, T})$&#xD;theory, where $\mathbb{Q}$ represents non-metricity and $\mathbb{T}$&#xD;denotes the trace of energy-momentum tensor. The aim of this&#xD;research is to study the phenomenon of a cosmic bounce, where&#xD;contraction, bounce point and expansion occur at $t<0$, $t=0$ and $t&#xD;>0$, respectively. In this perspective, we consider Bianchi Type-I&#xD;spacetime with perfect matter configuration to study the mysterious&#xD;universe. Further, we analyze the behavior of cosmological&#xD;parameters such as scale factor, Hubble parameter, deceleration&#xD;parameter and equation of state parameter using three distinct&#xD;functional forms of $f(\mathbb{Q, T})$ theory. A comprehensive&#xD;examination of energy conditions is analyzed to study the matter&#xD;bounce in this modified framework. Our findings indicate that the&#xD;acceleration takes place in the vicinity of the bouncing point and&#xD;ensures the presence of a nonsingular bounce in this theory.